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What reputation does “vaccine court” have based on its history?

April 26, 2017based History reputation

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What reputation does “vaccine court” have based on its history?

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The court has a reputation of parsimony in award of damages; less than 25% of petitioners win. By administratively reclassifying certain vaccine injuries in 1995 and 1997, HHS Secretary Shalala under the Clinton Administration made it harder for petitioners to receive compensation. Critics of the system argue that it has failed to adequately compensate vaccine victims. Read more HERE.